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Meaning of STRAUSS

Pronunciation:  straws

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  Austrian composer of waltzes (1804-1849)
  2. [n]  Austrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and became known as the `waltz king' (1825-1899)
  3. [n]  German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)
 
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 Synonyms: Johann Strauss, Richard Strauss, Strauss the Elder, Strauss the Younger
 
 See Also: composer

 

 

 

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